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Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Award

Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Award ("Johnson Award") The Joseph
E. Johnson Leadership Award was formerly administered by the
Council of Resident/Fellow Members and was established by the Board
of Regents as a national award on January 11, 2003. Dr. Johnson
served as ACP Governor, Regent, Treasurer, Interim Executive Vice
President, and Senior Vice President for Membership.

The award recognizes a Resident/Fellow Member of the College who
has demonstrated qualities that exemplify the College's mission "to
enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering
excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine."
Nominees may have outstanding achievements in any of a wide variety
of areas, including leadership, medical practice, research,
teaching, publications, advocacy, and/or volunteerism. For each
year considered, nominees must be Resident/Fellow Members as of
June 30th of that year.

Please note: The awards process is different for the Johnson
Award: a minimum of three letters of support is required, with five
the maximum for nomination.

Complete applications, including three letters
of support and the applicant’s curriculum vitae with complete
bibliography must be submitted by April 1.

Potential contributors for letters of support include the
candidate's ACP Governor, Program Director and colleagues as well
as the initial nominating physician. For samples of letters and
more information regarding the nominations process, please visit
the ACP Awards and
Masterships Booklet, or contact Meghann Williams, Staff
Liaison to the Awards Committee.